Inspired by designs from Old World Garden Farms, this is a compost bin that can use either 2x6 or 2x4 stock. I needed to make these to fit into a smaller space, and based on pricing determined that 2x4 stock was a cheaper route to go.
| 2x4 Stock 36x31x33.75 | 2x6 Stock 36x36x36 |
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Example output:
---------- Board Cuts ----------
2x6x33.75 - 4
2x4x35.5 - 9
2x4x36 - 9
2x4x31 - 18
2x4x33.75 - 2
---------- Board Buy ----------
Boards needed for complete project in each size - mix and match if you like
--- 8 foot boards ---
2x4x8 - 16 ($124.00)
2x6x8 - 2 ($27.10)
Total: $151.10
--- 10 foot boards ---
2x4x10 - 13 ($168.74)
2x6x10 - 2 ($38.90)
Total: $207.64
--- 12 foot boards ---
2x4x12 - 10 ($145.30)
2x6x12 - 1 ($21.57)
Total: $166.87
--- 16 foot boards ---
2x4x16 - 7 ($148.54)
2x6x16 - 1 ($29.34)
Total: $177.88